Category: Renault

That 21st century automotive niche, the hot five-door coupe, has a new member in the shape of the Renault Clio GT, a brother to the price-point base Clio and the hot-hatch Clio RS. With three-door car sales on the slide, the latest addition to the fourth generation Clio follows the trend in deserting a three-door body for a five-door set-up with retained coupe characteristics aided by hidden rear-door handles, therefore retaining some appeal to the fewer-door fans. Buyers want the convenience of back doors so the kids can get in… Read more

We have always admired the Renault Koleos for being just that little bit different to others in the medium SUV class. Koleos’ touch of French flair appeals to us, so the 2014 facelift, as well as minor price reductions, gave us a good excuse to again spend a week behind the wheel of this French-designed SUV. STYLING As well as the bold new face, following the all-new theme introduced in the Renault Clio last year, the new Renault Koleos, now tagged the Phase 3 Koleos also has new designs of… Read more

Fresh from its victory as ‘best light car’ in the annual Australia’s Best Car Awards for 2013, Renault’s new Clio continues the advance of the French company’s rebirth downunder. The Renault Clio is now in its fourth generation and is offered in three specification levels in Australia; Clio Authentique, Expression and Dynamique. The Authentique starts at $16,790, the Dynamique tops out the range at a still reasonable $23,290. STYLING Styled by Laurens van den Acker new Clio doesn’t follow the current mainstream shape that’s become somewhat passé thanks to its… Read more

Having re-established Renault in the passenger car market in Australia, particularly in the high-performance field, the French marque is about to begin an onslaught on the light commercial vehicle field. Renault Master has been a quiet background performer locally for some time, but the company now has plans to reach mainstream buyers. Renault has been number one in the LCV class in Europe for the past 15 years, which certainly justifies its big ambitions downunder. Until now Renault Master has only been sold in Australia in front-wheel-drive format, now rear-drive… Read more

Renault’s drive for increased market share in Australia continues. The latest vehicle to receive the makeover and price reduction treatment is the Renault Koleos Sales of the Koleos have almost doubled in the past 12 months and may improve yet again following a major restyle. Renault is calling the update of the Koleos Phase 3 guise. We first saw the new face of Renault when the Clio was reintroduced to Australia in September. As well as the bold face, the Phase 3 Koleos has a new design of alloy wheels… Read more

Renault’s history in Australia has been one of seemingly endless comebacks, followed by the French company’s slow fading away. Not completely away, but far enough out of the scene to become a bit player rather than a mainstream one. The latest Renault revival downunder began three years ago with the appointment of new managing director Justin Hocevar, a man well known in the global automotive industry for his flair in marketing, particularly in individualisation of cars to appeal to those who want to stand out from the crowd. Renault Clio… Read more